Toyota's popular compact crossover SUV, the RAV4, was completely redesigned for 2013, so changes are minor for its second season. Toyota is expanding its Entune audio system offerings across most of its vehicles, and four different versions are available on the RAV4 for 2014.

The base system that's standard on the LE has a 6.1-inch touch-screen with a backup camera, Bluetooth, iPod, USB ports and six speakers. The version that's standard on the XLE and optional on the LE adds HD radio with iTunes tagging and traffic and weather information in major metro areas.

On the Limited, a premium system adds navigation and the Entune App Suite that allows engaging several mobile apps through smartphones. This system is optional on the XLE. Exclusive to the Limited is an optional version with 11 JBL speakers and a 576-watt amplifier.

Lane departure warning and automatic high-beam headlights are new features grouped with blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert in a Technology Package available on the Limited.

With the redesign for 2013, Toyota ditched previous RAV4 features such as a side-hinged tailgate with an exterior-mounted spare tire and an optional V-6 engine and three-row seating. All models seat five and come with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive.

The 2014 RAV4 won't be available for a couple of months, so your only choice for now is a 2013. You won't miss out on anything major by buying one now.

Do not buy the navigation system. It is almost impossible to read due to glare. It also doesn't recognized numerous rural locations. I should have stuck with my $100 Tomtom as it works much better. Don't waste your money on this upgrade.

Recently bought a shoreline blue pearl Rav4 XLE 2 weeks ago. My new vehicle has all the things that I'm looking for. It is safe, well thought of instrumentation, good in gas (in fact better than my MX5 convertible), great sound system. I don't miss my convertible at all, since, I have a moonroof on my new Rav4. Also, I opted not to get the navigation system, my Garmin works better.

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